Ohio Vital Records Agency Information

OHIO VITAL RECORDS
Vital Statistics at the Ohio Department of Health issues certified copies of death certificates for events that occurred within the State of Ohio. Certified copies of Ohio birth records may be ordered through local vital records offices. Ohio marriage records and Ohio divorce records are maintained by the county probate court in the county where the marriage or divorce occurred. You may order copies of Ohio vital records through VitalChek with expedited shipping.

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Available Ohio (OH) Vital Record Types

Death Certificate
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of Ohio from January 1, 1954 to present. Note - Death Certificates from 1908 through 1953 are located at Ohio Historical Society, 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43211.

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